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When therapy and medication have not been enough, there is another path.
*Talk to someone who understands what you are facing.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, is a non-invasive, drug-free treatment that uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate the areas of the brain involved in mood. For many people with stubborn or treatment-resistant depression, it can be a turning point. Compass coordinates TMS through our clinical partners as part of a whole-person plan.
TMS uses focused magnetic pulses, similar to those used in an MRI, to stimulate underactive regions of the brain linked to depression. It is non-invasive, does not require anesthesia or sedation, and has minimal side effects for most people. Sessions are brief, you stay awake and alert throughout, and you can drive yourself home afterward.
At Compass, TMS does not happen in a vacuum. It works alongside your therapy, functional medicine support, and nervous system care, so you are treating the whole system rather than just one input. That integration is part of why it can be more effective as part of a coordinated plan than as a standalone treatment.
Have tried antidepressants without full relief
Want a non-invasive, medication-free option
Are dealing with treatment-resistant depression
Prefer an approach with minimal side effects
Want to address depression as part of broader whole-person care
Not everyone is a candidate, and TMS is one tool among many. During your free consultation, we talk through whether it makes sense for your situation, how it would fit your plan, and what to expect, then coordinate care with our clinical partners if it is a good fit.
For most people, yes. TMS is non-invasive and FDA-cleared for depression, with minimal side effects. Our partners review your history to confirm you are a good candidate.
Most people describe a tapping sensation on the scalp. It does not require anesthesia, and you stay awake and can return to your day afterward.
Not everyone is a candidate, and TMS is one tool among many. During your free consultation, we discuss whether it makes sense for your situation and how it fits your plan.
We coordinate TMS alongside your therapy, functional medicine, and nervous system care, so it is part of one integrated plan rather than a standalone fix.
